iHeartMedia, the largest audio media company in the United States, has confirmed a significant data breach following a cyberattack on several of its local radio stations. In official breach notifications sent to affected individuals and state attorney general offices…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Marks & Spencer Cyberattack Fallout May Last Months Amid Growing Threat from Scattered Spider
Marks & Spencer is facing prolonged disruption after falling victim to a large-scale cyberattack. Experts warn that restoring normal operations could take months, highlighting a growing trend of sophisticated breaches targeting major retailers. This incident follows a wave of…
Pakistan’s ‘Dance of the Hillary’ Malware Targets Indians—Here’s How to Safeguard Yourself
In the aftermath of escalating cross-border tensions following the April 22 Pahalgam terror assault, Indian cybersecurity agencies have noticed a worrying shift in strategy: a digital onslaught aimed at civilians. The malware campaign, reportedly linked to Pakistani threat actors,…
Agentic AI and Ransomware: How Autonomous Agents Are Reshaping Cybersecurity Threats
A new generation of artificial intelligence—known as agentic AI—is emerging, and it promises to fundamentally change how technology is used. Unlike generative AI, which mainly responds to prompts, agentic AI operates independently, solving complex problems and making decisions without…
Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of Hundreds of Thousands
Several cybersecurity incidents have recently come to light, revealing the growing vulnerabilities that organisations face when handling large amounts of personal data. A significant data breach has occurred at Kelly & Associates Insurance Group, which operates under the name…
Cyber War Escalates Between Indian and Pakistani Hacktivists After Pahalgam Attack
kAs tensions continue to rise in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack and India’s subsequent launch of Operation Sindoor, a fierce cyber confrontation has simultaneously unfolded in the digital realm. Hacktivist groups aligned with both India and Pakistan…
Linux Servers Under Attack: Hidden Malware Found in Fake Go Packages
Cybersecurity experts have discovered a new attack that targets Linux systems using fake programming tools. These harmful tools were shared on GitHub, a popular website where developers post and download code. Inside these fake packages was dangerous malware designed…
Worldcoin in Crisis: Indonesia & Kenya Take Action on the Biometric Crypto Project
Worldcoin, the cryptocurrency firm backed by Sam Altman, is experiencing serious legal challenges on multiple fronts. On May 5, 2025, the Kenyan High Court ruled that Worldcoin violated Data Protection Act 2019 restrictions. According to Justice Aburili Roselyn, the…
NordVPN Introduces £5,000 ID Theft Recovery Coverage for UK Users on Ultimate Plan
NordVPN has launched a new identity theft recovery benefit for its UK subscribers, offering up to £5,000 in reimbursement to help users recover from the financial and emotional toll of identity fraud. This latest addition to its cybersecurity toolkit…
Cybercrime Syndicate Escalates Global Threat Levels
During a time when global cybersecurity is experiencing rapid evolution, malicious actors are also employing new methods to accomplish their goals. As part of International Anti-Ransomware Day, leading cybersecurity company KnowBe4 is announcing a critical warning about a looming…